Rae Dawn Chong is known for appearing in the films Quest for Fire (1981), The Color Purple (1985), Choose Me (1984), Beat Street (1984), Commando (1985), Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers (1984), and Far Out Man (1990), in the latter two appearing with her father. She won the Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading... read full bio
Rod Woodson is a former American football defensive back, best known for his 10-year stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers as well as being a key member of the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl XXXV championship season. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders, wearing No. 26 throughout his career. As one of the best defensive backs in... read full bio
R.C. Owens is a former professional American football wide receiver from 1957 through 1964. He graduated from high school in Santa Monica, California and attended the College of Idaho and played amateur basketball with the Seattle-based Buchan Bakers the year after their national championship. Owens then joined the NFL; he had his best years playing for the San Francisco 49ers... read full bio
In 1991, Rocco Mediate became the first player to win on the PGA Tour using a long putter when he won the Doral-Ryder Open. He went on to pick up wins on the Tour for three consecutive years, in 1999, 2000 and 2002. Mediate has been featured in the Top 20 of the Official World Golf Rankings and considered to... read full bio
R. Glenn Hubbard was appointed in 2001 by President Bush to be Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors. He is the chief architect of President Bush’s economic growth package with its centerpiece proposal to eliminate the double taxation of corporate profits. He also served as Chairman of the OECD Economic Policy Committee and as a member of... read full bio
Ross Mathews, formerly known as Ross the Intern, is an American television personality who first rose to fame with his role as an intern and correspondent on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’. Mathews has since gone on to numerous subsequent TV appearances, including ""Celebrity Fit Club"", ""The Insider"" and as a weekly regular panelist on Chelsea Lately. He even... read full bio
Robert Evans is an award winning professional speaker presenting global trends analysis. Robert Evans was a TV foreign correspondent for CBS News as well as their Bureau Chief in Moscow. This experience enables Robert Evans to handle the Q&A portion of his presentation with the skills of a journalist and the tact of a lawyer. He holds four law degrees... read full bio
The very definition of a multitalented and inspirational person, Robyn Benincasa excels in a variety of professions that highlight her tenacity and drive. She has accomplished incredible exploits that have left a lasting impression on the globe as a full-time firefighter, corporate sales specialist, motivational speaker, CNN Hero, globe Champion Eco-Challenge adventure racer, world-record holder, and Ironman triathlete. Despite confronting difficulties... read full bio
Robert Townsend is a multi-talented man. He is a comedian, writer, director, and producer. He has been in the show business for nearly 20 years. At The Improvisation, New Yorks premiere comedy club was where his career as a stand-up comedian took off. Soon after, he hit Hollywood performing on various television comedy specials including Rodney Dangerfield: It s Not... read full bio
Christian country singer and songwriter Richie McDonald was born February 6, 1962 in Lubbock, TX, a fitting birthplace (Buddy Holly was also born there, along with several other notable musicians) for this fine guitarist, bassist, and piano player. From 1992 to 2007, he was lead singer for the group Lonestar, who landed nearly 30 singles (many of which McDonald wrote... read full bio
The Rollins Band's records are uncompromising, intense, cathartic fusions of hard rock, funk, post-punk noise, and jazz experimentalism, with Rollins shouting angry, biting self-examinations and accusations over the grind. On his spoken-word albums, like 1998's Think Tank, he is remarkably more relaxed, showcasing a hilariously self-deprecating sense of humor that is often absent in his music.... read full bio
Robert K. Tanenbaum is one of the country's most successful trial lawyers -- he has never lost a felony case. He has been homicide bureau chief for the New York District Attorney's Office and deputy chief counsel to the congressional committee investigations into the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Most recently, he has... read full bio
Ruben Gonzalez is a wonderful person who has excelled in his fields of athletics, business writing, and leadership. He is well recognized for becoming the only Winter Olympian to compete over four decades, which speaks to his unwavering willpower and love of sports. Gonzalez decided to follow his dream of competing in the Winter Olympics at the age of 21, which... read full bio
With nearly thirty years of creating, recording and performing the Best In Western Music, Riders In The Sky have roped many awards. Specializing in American Western-style music, Riders In The Sky have faithfully tended a musical tradition kindled by singing cowboy legends such as the Sons Of The Pioneers. Throughout their collaborative career, they have branded the genre with their... read full bio
"Swankifying" popular Top40 tunes into retro vocal standards, Richard Cheese, America's loudest lounge singer, performs swingin' Vegas interpretations of rock and rap songs. Imagine Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine as Sinatra performing Radiohead. Cheese's music is accessible on all music platforms, including iTunes, AppleMusic, Bandcamp, and others. He has sold millions of CDs, LPs, and downloads... read full bio
Robben Ford is famous for his melodic, soulful and expressive style. Ford is one of the premiere electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. He is rooted in the blues but sometimes reaches into jazz for a few ideas. Ford is without a doubt... read full bio
New York native, Ryan Star, is a singer-songwriter best known for his appearance on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova. On the show, Ryan showed his diverse style from melodic and moving piano to rocking the Rolling Stones. His track “Brand New Day” is the theme song to the Fox television drama Lie to Me. Star is currently topping the... read full bio
Ricki Lake has managed to successfully reinvent herself at every stage of her career, always connecting with her audience through her talent and endearing spirit. Ricki's film debut as Tracy Turnblad, the zaftig heroine of the original John Waters' film Hairspray positioned her as an entertainer to watch and earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actress. She also... read full bio
Former American football player Roger Craig was born July 10, 1960. During his college career at U of Nebraska, the running back averaged six yards per carry. Craig rushed for 2,415 yard and 24 touchdowns for the Huskers. In 1983, he was drafted into the NFL. He played professional football for 11 seasons. He had a very successful rookie year,... read full bio
New York's post hardcore band, Rival Schools, have been making a scene for themselves and the genre. The band comprises of Walter Schreifels with vocals and guitar, Ian Love on guitar, Cache Tolman on bass guitar, and Sam Siegler with drums. The band was formed by Schreifels and gathered veteran hardcore rock musicians from bands such as Quicksand, Gorilla... read full bio
